2040 Comprehensive Plan Update

The City of Forest Lake is preparing its 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a long-range document that sets the vision, goals, and priorities guiding the community's growth and development. Explore the final draft materials and supporting appendices below.

Community survey appendix cover — Appendix A: Community Survey

Task force meeting minutes appendix cover — Appendix B: Task Force Meeting Minutes

Parks appendix cover — Appendix C: Parks

Access guidelines appendix cover — Appendix D: Access Guidelines

Water system appendix cover — Appendix E: Water System

Appendix F: Water Supply Update

Download the Final Draft Plan and Appendices

Review and Adoption Timeline

The Forest Lake Planning Commission completed its review of the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan during public hearings held June 27 and July 11, 2018. The Forest Lake City Council then reviewed the draft and authorized its release on July 23, 2018. The draft is currently being reviewed by neighboring local governments and the Watershed Districts over a period of roughly six months. Following that, the plan will be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval before returning to the City for formal adoption, which could occur in Winter 2019.

Plan It Like You Mean It

The City of Forest Lake is updating its 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which defines the vision, goals, and aspirations for the community's long-term development.

What Is a Comprehensive Plan?

A Comprehensive Plan serves as the City's guide, setting the vision and goals for public and private investment in long-term development and redevelopment. It identifies needs for utilities, housing, parks and open space, shapes land use and transportation patterns, and conserves natural resources.